Physical Therapist (PT)- Chicago - Salaried Full-Time
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Salary Range: $90.00/hr
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Nightingale Home Healthcare of Illinois Inc - Willowbrook, IL, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $90.00 - $90.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health Full-Time Location: Chicago & Surrounding Areas Compensation & Schedule Salaried position starting at $130,000 Flexible scheduling for a great work-life balance Mileage reimbursement Referral bonuses up to $500 Regular evaluations with annual merit increases Up to 3 weeks of Paid Days Off (PDO) per year About Nightingale Home Healthcare Nightingale Home Healthcare has been revolutionizing the home health industry for over 25 years with one mission — to put patients first.
We provide high-quality, one-on-one care that allows patients to thrive in the comfort of their homes.
Our full-time employees enjoy: Competitive pay Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) match after one year Professional development and advancement opportunities Position Summary We’re growing rapidly and looking for part-time Physical Therapists (PTs) to join our dedicated team!
You’ll provide skilled, compassionate therapy services to home health patients, teach family members proper care techniques, and collaborate closely with the care team and physicians.
Key
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients within 72 hours of receiving a physician referral Develop and implement individualized Plans of Care Provide therapy services and supervise PTAs and HHAs Communicate effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary team Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EMR Evaluate treatment effectiveness and update care plans as needed Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and continuing education Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA standards Qualifications: Qualifications Active Physical Therapist (PT) license Minimum 1 year of PT experience (Home Health/OASIS preferred) WellSky (Kinnser) EMR experience a plus Physical (within 12 months of first patient contact) Current TB test (within last 12 months) Current CPR certification Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation Must be available to attend orientation at our Willowbrook office Available Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Why Join Nightingale Home Healthcare?
Supportive leadership and team culture Flexible, autonomous scheduling Rewarding one-on-one patient interactions Opportunities for professional growth How to Apply Apply directly through Indeed or visit www.homecareforyou.com to submit your application today!
Join Nightingale Home Healthcare — where passion and purpose come together to make a difference in every visit.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients within 72 hours of referral and develop individualized plans of care to be implemented in a home health setting. They are also responsible for supervising PTAs and HHAs while maintaining accurate documentation in the EMR.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Physical Therapist license and have at least one year of experience, preferably in home health. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current CPR certification are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT)- Chicago - Salaried Full-Time at Home Care Providers Group a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Physical Therapist Career Context
Home Care Providers Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 36 active listings.
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Salary Range: $90.00Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,438 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Willowbrook
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $376k
- Typical market rent
- $2,029/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 36 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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